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Definitions

gear

[geer] / gɪər /
NOUN
equipment
Synonyms
STRONGEST
accessory apparatus harness instrument kit luggage machinery material paraphernalia stuff supply
STRONG
accouterment adjunct appurtenance baggage belongings contraption effects fittings habiliment impedimenta materiel means outfit possessions rigging setup tackle things tools trappings
WEAK
kit and kaboodle
NOUN
toothed part of wheel
Synonyms
STRONG
cog cogwheel pinion sprocket
WEAK
gearwheel ragwheel spurwheel
NOUN
clothing
Synonyms
STRONGEST
apparel attire costume dress garb
STRONG
array clothes drapes duds feathers garments habit outfit rags threads togs wear
WEAK
toggery
VERB
prepare, equip
Synonyms
STRONGEST
adapt adjust fit organize regulate tailor
STRONG
accouter appoint arm blend furnish harness match outfit ready rig suit
WEAK
fit out turn out
Antonyms
STRONGEST
disarrange disorder disorganize
STRONG
unfurnish

Example Sentences

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Had she known the challenges ahead, she might have been better off choosing rock-climbing gear, or maybe a hazmat suit.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

He deliberately came to the protest in veteran gear because he believes visibility matters right now.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

But the losses really kicked into gear in March.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

However, world number one Littler found an extra gear, producing another brilliant 170 checkout to seal his third night win in the past four weeks.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Velia and Delia packed up our gear and we headed out again.

From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.